On today's episode I discuss fixed mindset vs. growth mindset, and how it relates to women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Do you have a tendency to believe your qualities are carved in stone, with an urgency to prove yourself over and over? Do you limit your achievement and feel the need to constantly try to prove you are better than others? Do you have a perception that effort is only for people with deficiencies? If so, you may be stuck in a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset. We can all experience this type of fixed mindset from time to time, but the gospel of Jesus Christ is all about growth! On this week’s episode I share some thoughts of how we can shift to a growth mindset, and how our Heavenly Parents can best help us and guide us when we move toward growth and learning instead of being caught in a trap of perfectionism.
Challenge: Take a few minutes to think about yourself and your life— in what areas of your life are you stuck in a fixed mindset? In what areas do you have a growth mindset? How can you shift to a growth mindset in more parts of your life?
Resources:
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carole Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
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